9/15/16

If you haven’t already, you really ought to consider upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Office. I know we argued before that Office 2016 wasn’t worth it, but Office 365 (CA, UK) is still a valid option as it shares all of the same features and improvements. Indeed there are so many reasons as to why upgrading is a good idea, including an abundance of new productivity features that will save you time. Among those new features is the Quick Analysis function — which I fell in love in the first time I used it. Using the Quick Analysis function is...

While Windows 10 has lots of great features to explore, there are also plenty of annoying traits in the new operating system. One of these is the ability to hide on-screen elements and controls. Some, like the Action Center, can be customized, but others allow no user control whatsoever. If you’re making it your mission to be able to hide anything in Windows, you’re probably frustrated at the lack of built-in way to remove the volume control bubble that appears whenever you adjust it. Thankfully, there’s a workaround for this. You’re able to install HideVolumeOSD on Windows 8–10, as those...

Do you like to try out new stuff before everyone else? Well, Google is making that a bit easier by allowing you to sign up to test out the newest additions to Chromecast as soon as they become available. That way, you can have your friends over and show off stuff yours can do that theirs can’t! To get into the Preview Program, here’s what you need to do: Open the Cast app on your Android or iOS device. Tap Devices. Tap the Chromecast you’d like to enroll in the Preview Program. Tap the three-dot menu button. Tap Device Settings. Tap...

There are a lot of reasons to hate iTunes. It’s bloated, slow, and many of its functions are performed far better by iTunes alternatives. When it comes to searching for iOS apps, for example, there are some great third party options that make that process much easier, one of the best being the aptly named App Store. Not officially affiliated with Apple, the App Store delivers a far superior desktop browsing experience when searching for iOS or Mac apps. Search results appear as a list, and you can choose to expand the screenshots of all of the results so you...